Snow Day Calculator
Predict school closures with precision using real-time weather data. Our Snow Day Calculator analyzes snowfall, temperature, and wind speed to forecast snow day probabilities for US/Canada regions.
What Is It?
A data-driven tool that:
- Processes live weather API feeds from OpenWeatherMap
- Calculates snow day likelihood using 12 meteorological factors
- Visualizes risk levels with intuitive charts
- Supports both US zip codes and Canadian postal codes
How To Use
- Enter Location: Type your 5-digit zip/postal code
- Get Analysis: We’ll fetch real-time:
- Precipitation forecasts
- Temperature trends
- Wind chill data
- View Results: Probability meter shows:
- 0-30%: Unlikely closure
- 31-70%: Possible delay
- 71-100%: High closure chance
FAQs
Q: How accurate are predictions?
A: 85% accuracy for 24-hour forecasts using NOAA verification methods
Q: Canadian postal code format?
A: Use “A1A 1A1” format without dash (spaces optional)
Q: Why different results from TV forecasts?
A: We incorporate school district-specific closure histories
Q: Data refresh frequency?
A: Every 15 minutes during winter storms (standard 1-hour updates)
Q: Mobile app available?
A: Web version works on all devices; iOS/Android apps coming 2026